Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship

$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 11, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 11, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Race:
African American
Gender:
Female-identifying
State:
Texas
Field of Study:
Nursing

Margaret A. Briller was a beloved mother who led an incredible, impactful life and is missed by all who knew her.

Margaret spent her life working as a nurse and making her mark on the patients she encountered. Quality nurses like Margaret are essential to the success of the healthcare industry, but there is a growing shortage that is only being exacerbated by the growing financial burden of nursing school.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field. 

Any African American female, undergraduate or graduate student, residing in the state of Texas, and pursuing a nursing degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us how your characteristics and goals align with Margaret, how this scholarship would help you overcome financial barriers to become a nurse, how you will make a difference with your degree, and what adversity you have faced in pursuit of your education (single mother, etc.).

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published March 7, 2025
Essay Topic

Submit a 500-1,000 word essay outlining your personal and/or professional characteristics or goals that align with the scholarship honoree, Margaret A. Briller. How will receiving the scholarship help you overcome financial hurdles and achieve your goal to become a nurse? How do you plan to make a positive impact in the world with a nursing degree? What adversity have you overcome in pursuing your education?

500–1000 words

Winning Application

Christicel Okeke
The University of Texas at TylerDallas, TX

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 11, 2025.